Rochester, NY Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

In contrast to its sprawling suburbs, downtown ROCHESTER is a salubrious place, with its central office-block area bordered by well-heeled mansions on spacious boulevards. High-tech companies such as Bausch & Lomb and Xerox have brought capital to the city, but by far the most conspicuous names on view are those of Kodak and its founder, George Eastman. Legacies throughout the metropolitan area include Kodak Park, the Eastman Theater, and above all the International Museum of Photography at George Eastman House, two miles from downtown at 900 East Ave (Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat 10am–5pm, Thurs … more »